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Overview

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• About View
  • This award-winning historical site includes guided and self-guided walks and interactive exhibition galleries.
  • Services available in the venue include: guided walks, cafe, Bosworth Discovery Zone room, cabins.
  • View information on opening times
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Shenton.
  • The nearest bus station is Market Bosworth.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
  • The ground level and upper level of the exhibition can be accessed via a platform lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: an electric scooter.
  • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: ear defenders, a tramper.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: Braille and audio commentary.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
  • Staff receive the following training: First Aid, Disability Awareness, Safeguarding.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located in the upper courtyard and lower courtyard.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located in the upper courtyard and lower courtyard.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilets with adaptations in the upper courtyard and within the female standard toilet in the lower courtyard.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the right, before you reach the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 90cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the gated entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and slight ramps or slopes.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
  • There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
  • The manoeuvring space in front of the payment machine is uneven.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Courtyard - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the entrance to the lower courtyard, opposite the cafe.
  • The distance from the car park is 50m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 197cm (width) x 214cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 108cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 87cm and 141cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The manual door to access the toilets is 97cm wide, pushes away from you and is heavy.

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Access To (the Visitor Centre from the Car Park)

• The most accessible access to the Visitor Centre is via the gate and sloped entrance, bypassing the café.
• The distance from the car park is 100m.
• The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes, steep ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
• The slope has a steep gradient with resting areas.
• There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
• There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 96cm.
• The width of the opening is 100cm.
• The door has a medium visual contrast.

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Ticketing (Visitor Centre)

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• Ticket Office View
  • The ticket office surveyed is located in the upper courtyard, to the right of the shop.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Ticket Counter View
  • The ticket counter surveyed is located to the right, as you enter.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The queue width is between 120cm and 150cm and there is no need to turn.
  • There is not a separate wheelchair accessible queue lane.
  • The height of the counter is 115cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 80cm.
  • The counter has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: most of the upper and lower courtyards is sloping.
• Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
• Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
• There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.
• There is a tramper and a mobility scooter available to borrow, if booked in advance.

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Exhibition Space

• All exhibits are indoors.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
• There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• The following may be experienced here: lighting effects, interactive video effects and audio triggered by the visitor.
• There is background noise in some areas.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Display information includes: pictorial and televisions/screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
• Guided tours are available.
• There is step-free level access throughout the tour, this may include the use of a lift.
• Access throughout the tour may include narrow walkways.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided throughout the tour.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located at the end of the exhibition area, before the shop.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the ticket office is 50m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
• The ground level and upper level of the exhibition are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a low visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 80cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 81cm (width) x 147cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located to the left of the platform lift.
• The ground level and upper level of the exhibition can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 3 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Exit (Via the Shop)

• The exit area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the exit.
• There is a single manual door at this exit.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 97cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a second single manual door.
• The second door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 97cm.
• There is step-free access via ramp as you exit.
• The ramp has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.

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Shop

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• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include narrow aisles (less than 120cm).
  • The majority of main aisle widths are under 120cm.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor throughout this area.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The exit from the exhibition is via the shop.
  • The checkout area is located immediately ahead from the main shop entrance, or to the far right if entering from the exhibition.
  • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
  • The venue has a payment counter.
• Payment Counter View
  • The counter surveyed was opposite the entrance door.
  • Signage is not provided for the counter.
  • The queue width is between 120cm and 150cm and the width at each turn is under 150cm.
  • The payment counter has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • The height of the payment counter is 95cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The card payment machine is portable.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Exhibition Space (Temporary Exhibition)

• This area is indoors.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
• The doorway into the temporary exhibition area is 87cm wide.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Upper Courtyard - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the upper courtyard, opposite the shop.
  • The distance from the visitor centre is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has slight ramps or slopes, steep ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 170cm (width) x 380cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 88cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 112cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 106cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 106cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 127cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 99cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Eating and Drinking (1485 Tithe Barn Cafe)

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• Location and Access View
  • The café entrance is located to the right from the lower courtyard entrance.
  • The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
• Service View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering.
  • Full table service is available on request only.
  • Menus are handheld and wall-mounted.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, two handled cups and takeaway cutlery.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The payment counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located to the left, on entering the cafe.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 98cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 82cm.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area (Tithe Barn Café - Patio)

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• Location and Access View
  • The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes.
  • There is step-free access via slope into this area.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
• Seating Area View
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

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Area (Bosworth Discovery Zone)

• The Bosworth Discovery Zone is located to the left, after the entrance to the lower courtyard.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free access via slope into this area.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens towards you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 80cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• Access throughout the area may include narrow openings.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Area (Cabins)

• The three cabins are used for schools and activity sessions. They are located through the gate on the left before the entrance to the lower courtyard.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free access via ramp into this area.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
• The measurements for all three cabins are the same.
• There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors are easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• The floor measurement of the cabins is 369cm X 524cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: access to each cabin.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Seating available in this area includes: benches.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Outdoor Spaces (Walk to the King Richard III Well and Richard III Sundial)

• The following is available in this area: open countryside.
• The following is available in this area: guided walk/self-guided walk.
• Outdoor areas consist of grass, gravel, compact earth and loose stones.
• There are footpaths in some areas.
• The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: some areas along the route have slopes.
• There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• The paths have gates.
• The total distance of the route is 570 metres and takes approximately 15 minutes. There are uneven pathways along most of the route.